2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Suburban and 2009 Chevrolet Traverse were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. (281 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (519 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. (361 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Suburban | Traverse |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 83 L |
